Audio Vault
Welcome to the Audio Vault for The Capitol Pressroom, where you can find every conversation with host David Lombardo.
Listen to the past episodes:
Fight against child poverty needs more state attention
We examine what the governor's budget proposal does (and doesn't do) to cut New York's child poverty rates in half by 2032.
Hochul’s budget is underwhelming for Adirondacks
Adirondack Council spokesman John Sheehan explains what the governor's budget proposal could mean for the Adirondack Park.
Feds give New York new latitude with Medicaid spending
After more than a year of negotiations, federal officials in January approved a state Medicaid waiver.
New York commits $1 billion to expand capacity of Albany NanoTech
Governor Hochul has committed $1 billion toward research and development at the Albany NanoTech site.
State health commissioner discusses gov’s budget
Dr. Jim McDonald talks about the tough spending choices in Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive budget.
State updates food product recall guidance for businesses
State Department of Ag & Markets Deputy Commissioner Jennifer Trodden talks food safety.
Not your typical bill signing
We consider how chapter amendments come together in Planet Albany.
The Empire State of child care
Gov. Kathy Hochul likes to trumpet her administration's commitment to child care, but what does it all add up to?
Student debt deterring lawyers from working for public interest
For young lawyers with student loan debt, a career in civil legal services or a public defenders office isn't viable.